Effingham Unit 40 Preschool serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool's student population of 120 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
120 students attend Effingham Unit 40 Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Effingham Unit 40 Preschool students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Effingham Unit 40 Preschool offer ?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool part of?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District.
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